Bunnahabhain 12 Year Old (2000s Edition)
70cl / 40%
£179
| Country | scotland |
| Region | islay |
| Established | 1881 |
| Owner | Distell Group Limited |
| Type | Scotch Malt |
| Number of stills | 2 wash, 2 spirit |
| Visitor center | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Phone | +44 (0) 1496 840 646 |
Bunnahabhain Distillery (Scottish Gaelic: Taigh-staile Bun na h-Abhainne) is a Scotch whisky distillery located near Port Askaig on the Isle of Islay, Scotland. It was founded in 1881 and is currently owned by the Distell Group Limited, a subsidiary of Heineken N.V. The distillery is notable for its unique architectural style, which resembles a Bordeaux watchtower or castle (castel).
Bunnahabhain, pronounced "Boon-a-havun," is one of the milder single malt Islay whiskies, which distinguishes it from the typically robust and heavily peated spirits produced on the island. The distillery was initially owned by the Islay Distillery Company but was taken over by the Highland Distilleries Company in 1887.
In the early 1960s, Bunnahabhain expanded its operations by incorporating another water source and increasing its number of pot stills from two to four. During this period, the distillery also ceased its traditional floor malting operations. Bunnahabhain has experienced several closures throughout its history, including from 1982 to 1984 and from October 2002 to January 2003.
Since the late 1990s, Bunnahabhain has been producing some peated whisky annually, accounting for approximately 20% of its production. This peated spirit is used for blending purposes and for a single malt bottling.
The distillery was acquired by Burn Stewart in 2003, which later merged with Distell in 2014. Today, Bunnahabhain is one of nine active distilleries on Islay. The distillery village, established to house its workers, continues to be a significant aspect of the Bunnahabhain community.
Bunnahabhain produces a range of single malt whiskies, including:
The distillery also produces a variety of limited editions and special releases that reflect its commitment to quality and innovation.
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About Glenbotal
The idea of Glenbotal came to us naturaly: as whisky lovers, we were always on the lookout for new experiences in the whisky world. That’s why we created Glenbotal and became our very own first customers. We buy unique and hard to find spirits from auctions, ballots, and private collections. Then, we share them with a small circle of friends and people who can appreciate a good dram.
